In today's newsletter, MLive polled Ottawa County residents about local government changes, road construction projects begin and a look at concerts coming to Michigan. |
When it comes to beer, Michigan has been raking in the accolades this year. Last week, USA Today named Hop Lot Brewing Co. in Suttons Bay the second best beer garden in the country. Grand Rapids has just been named as the No. 1 Beer City in the United States by USA Today in its annual Readers’ Choice award. This marks the fourth year in a row the city has been recognized for its beer scene. Bell's also landed a spot in USA Today’s 10 Best List of brewery tours in the country. Beer fans can tour Bell's breweries in Comstock Township or in downtown Kalamazoo. |
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A composite of pro and anti-Ottawa Impact political signs in Ottawa County on Thursday, March 7, 2024 (Cory Morse | MLive.com) |
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A far-right faction took over Ottawa County. Its job approval is poor, MLive polling reveals |
Residents speak out: Ottawa Impact, the far-right commissioners who hold a majority on the Ottawa County board and made national headlines for a series of controversial decisions, are generally viewed poorly in a new MLive voter survey. After hearing from Ottawa Impact supporters and opponents of the far-right group, MLive/The Grand Rapids Press conducted a poll of 600 likely voters in Ottawa County to understand what they think of the changes to their local government. Poll results reveal that residents are deeply divided about the state of the county. Stay tuned: Over the next week, MLive reporters will publish stories about what that poll showed, diving into the data of what county residents in this West Michigan community feel about everything from its high-profile leaders to whether residents like the county’s new motto, “Where freedom rings.” |
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Mackinac Bridge repaving project begins later this month, lane closures set to run into May |
Get prepared: If you have plans that involve crossing the Mackinac Bridge in the coming weeks, prepare for possible delays as a lengthy repaving project is start to begin on March 25. Lane closures will be in place until the project's expected completion date of May 23. Under repair: A major I-94 project that involves three years of construction began on Monday in Southwest Michigan. Crews are rebuilding 8.5 miles of I-94 and four bridges, as well as repairing nine other bridges, between Puetz Road in Stevensville and Britain Avenue in Benton Township. Other closures: The construction season is ramping up in West Michigan with a number of projects getting underway. Ottawa County Road Commission started two separate road projects this week that will cause closures for most of March. |
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Michigan weather this week: Reaching 60s, then easing into cold spell |
Forecast: Tuesday and Wednesday will warm up into the 60s for most of Lower Michigan. As the storm system moves in Thursday, it will create a large temperature contrast from south to north. Thursday should still be near 60 degrees in the southern part of Michigan while the northern part cools. Up North: Locations as far north as the Upper Peninsula could see well-above average high temperatures once again during this extremely unusual season.Parts of Northern Michigan could possibly hit 70 degrees on Tuesday as this week's warmer weather continues until Thursday. Chilly: After this week's warm up, the extended weather pattern shows a cold spell that may last a few weeks. The temperatures won’t be as cold as what we normally have in winter. Morning temperatures will probably drop down into the 20s in late March and afternoon temperatures |
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Detroit Lions reportedly trading for Bucs CB and former second-round pick |
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Hey, hey, hey, hey! ‘Super Freak: The Rick James Story’ is coming to Michigan |
Jam along: There’s a new stage play about the life of a Motown music legend known for songs like “Super Freak” and “Give it to Me Baby.” “Super Freak: The Rick James Story” is about to tour the country with a stop in Detroit on Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24. Save the date: Sting is planning to tour across over the world in 2024, including two shows in Michigan. The musician is scheduled to perform in downtown Detroit at The Fillmore on Tuesday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 18. Also in music: Heavy metal music lovers can start planning for the fourth annual two-day Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park this summer. Tickets are now available for the festival, slated for Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. |
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